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MN. Reef crzy
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nice candy cane.
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The purple thing is a Purple Stag Acro, I also got some Cheto and grape caularpa.
I would like to try a Ca reactor but not really sure how it works.
I would like to try a Ca reactor but not really sure how it works.
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I have been using supplements for them, My ca today tested at 410 and alk is still high at 13dlk. I got my mag flake today so I am going to start that tomorrow.
I just don't have the cash to buy a ca reactor now
I just don't have the cash to buy a ca reactor now
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Ya I know my Mag is low like 1050 so I will slowly be bring that up but as far as dosing I got 2 gallon jugs that pump out 1 once at a time so I just do what I need to every day and it seems to be working good!!
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Dosing is cheap and reactors are not!!!LOL
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well in the short run garret yes if you are going to shut your reef down in one year, but it will save in the long run. All I do is buy a thing of calcium aragonite lasts probably over a year depending on calcium requirements, and refill co2 every 6 months-20.00
bottom line pricing is like this
i know you can get a reactor for 200 easily on the used equ. forum, than all you do is get a ph mon. 60.00 and a c02/reg/bubble counter=100.00
you could probably get into a
360 into it most likely. maybe 50 dollars a year to run it. I know how much dosing costs, it wouldnt take long once you get your tanked staked with calcium requiring coral, you will be dosing your pants off. I realize it costs alot but i do see why james recommends it. I was very nervous when i first tried and wish i had people who knew a lick to help me when i took the leap. If you ever get interested garret i will run over and help you set it all up .
there are down sides to ca reactors including higher co2 levels in your tanks, especially in winter time. Also dosing is a pita but it is still just as effective for growth if you keep it consistent and that is where it gets tuff with dosing.
so it really is just a personal decision in the long run.
bottom line pricing is like this
i know you can get a reactor for 200 easily on the used equ. forum, than all you do is get a ph mon. 60.00 and a c02/reg/bubble counter=100.00
you could probably get into a
360 into it most likely. maybe 50 dollars a year to run it. I know how much dosing costs, it wouldnt take long once you get your tanked staked with calcium requiring coral, you will be dosing your pants off. I realize it costs alot but i do see why james recommends it. I was very nervous when i first tried and wish i had people who knew a lick to help me when i took the leap. If you ever get interested garret i will run over and help you set it all up .
there are down sides to ca reactors including higher co2 levels in your tanks, especially in winter time. Also dosing is a pita but it is still just as effective for growth if you keep it consistent and that is where it gets tuff with dosing.
so it really is just a personal decision in the long run.
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I used to dose.... with a CR, you set it and forget it!! Hook a controller to it and you don't have to worry about your pH again!! When I started out, I said I'd never do metal halides.... was I wrong!!
If you start to keep SPS, you need to make sure your Ca, Alk and Mg are good and your NO3, 4 and whatever else are 0.
If you start to keep SPS, you need to make sure your Ca, Alk and Mg are good and your NO3, 4 and whatever else are 0.
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Well James if you still have the extra one this summer and I have some money I will get it from you but right now I can not aford it.
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I understand your position Garrett. But I would work on the reactor before you get too may SPS or hard corals in your tank. Because then you will be going through the Two Part solution like crazy. I doubt I'll have it, but wnen the time comes, I can help you find one and set it up.
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OK Thanks James
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Is there anything that I can pick up so when it does come time to get one there will not so much cost?? I have a co2 tank that is full I also have a Ph monitor. what else is there besides the reactor itself??
MN. Reef crzy
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you need to have a regulator/bubble counter, unless your reactor you choose has a bubble counter come on it. Than calcium aragonite, but you dont know what kind you will need until you choose a reactor, they all recommend different ones.
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